A retrospective case series of three patients with chronic low back pain who received baseline MRI scans revealing multifidus muscle atrophy with fatty replacement is provided.

Multifidus atrophy is a common finding in individuals experiencing persistent low back pain, indicating a weakening of these specific muscles rather than being the pain itself. Multifidus …

Jun 26, 2025 · When the multifidus muscle becomes weak or atrophied, it can lead to low back pain and other spinal issues. Multifidus atrophy is a common condition, especially in women …

The multifidus is a deep muscle group in the back that plays a significant role in maintaining spinal stability. Multifidus atrophy describes the wasting or shrinking of this muscle tissue, which …

Multifidus atrophy is seen at varying degrees in almost all people that complain of low back pain. It is most common in women and those 55 years and older.

When the multifidus muscle is inhibited, it will atrophy and over time degenerate to where normal lean muscle tissue is replaced with intramuscular fatty deposits.

Multifidus muscle weakness and atrophy is associated with chronic low back pain. Core stabilization programs are suggested to increase multifidus cross section area and decrease …

The multifidus muscle plays a critical role in maintaining posture, stabilizing the vertebrae, and supporting movement of the spine. Atrophy of this muscle can lead to spinal instability, poor …

Atrophy and association with low back pain Dysfunction in the lumbar multifidus muscles is strongly associated with low back pain. The dysfunction can be caused by inhibition of pain by …

Non-specific chronic low back pain is correlated with multifidus atrophy, fatty infiltration, and abnormal lumbar multifidus muscle function. This finding highlights the need for further …